Hoke Smith’s treatment of a southern woman
Margaret J Hampton of Atlanta testifies in Fulton County Georgia that she, a widow and Confederate veteran's widow, faced dismissal from a Washington clerkship after Hoke Smith promised protection. She recounts pleas, a dying daughter’s request, and alleged favoritism toward black workers, urging Georgia voters to hear her tale when Smith seeks support.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
Fulton County
Margaret J. Hampton
Dublin
Laurens County
Jeremiah H. Yopp
Stanleys
Rowes
Chappells
Dougherty County
Dougherty
Baker Counties
Davis
Powell’s Gap
Kirby Smith
L. F. Livingston
Patent Office
Washington
Census Bureau
Reformer warns against Watson Smith Watson alliance in Georgia
Dr A M Williams, once of Trinity Burch, warns brethren in a letter from Valdosta Georgia of the Watson Smith combine and its effect on Georgia politics. He cites Watson’s alleged dividends from power, party leadership ambitions, and past district influence, urging readers to resist the alleged demagogue and railroad interests.
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Valdosm
A. M ¢Williams
Trinity Burch
Qgannah
Georgia Confernce
Mintry
Smith- Watson
Wie
Watson and Smith
Atlanta Freight Bureau
Watson
Georgia
Weath
Watson's
J P. Wanslaw
America
Hoke Smith
A. M. Wittiamb
Hoke Smith Meeting Captured by Hamrick
Report from the Arenta Journals on speeches by Senator William Hamrick and Col. J. B. Strickland. Audience counted as 22 versus the paper's claim of 800, noting Hardwick's rebuttal and Hamrick’s defense of Clark Howell. Describes applause and focus on Clark Howell’s eighteen years of public service.
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Hoke Smith
Hamrick
Aranta
William Hanrick
Georgeben
Tha
Tan
Gece
Coop
Clark Howell
Hardwick
Ee Maimrich
Hoke
Tejormer
J. B. Srictard
Cher
Tia
Mora
Hardwik
Nuewiss
Clark Howells
Many White Men Are Disfranchised in Alabama
Canton, Ga., August 17 1906 a Georgia man recounts W D Pitmans testimony on Alabama disfranchisement laws. Pitman says many whites were disqualified while some blacks gain voting rights under Alabama policy. He urges Georgia to avoid similar measures, arguing whites face disenfranchisement and the educated Negros threaten Southern prosperity.
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Alabama
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Anton
W. D. Pitman
Pitman
North
South
Political clash and camp meeting reports in Georgia
Slanders against a public figure were refuted as speech varied from praise of Tom Watson to efforts to silence Hoke Smith supporters. A Flovilla meeting drew large crowds with notable turnout, as pastors and organizers led a holiness camp that attracted thousands over several days and raised funds for youth reform efforts.
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Flovilla
Flovida
Joseph Smith
Redlands
Cal
Bua Robinwn
Tews
Wilt Huff
Ohin
M Dunnaway
Rey Crawford Jackson
Atlanta
Aenopous
Juventia Reformatory Movement
Judge Rose Arraigns Hoke Smith in Tifton Campaign
Judge John F Ross of Macon addressed Tift county voters at the courthouse citing Mr Howell as the candidate, attacking Hoke Smith’s policy. He criticized Smith’s tactics, denied railroad passes, and urged Democrats to reject alleged appeals to prejudices while praising Georgia Democrats and Populists who resisted negra domination.
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Tifton
John F Ross
Macon
Tift County
Court House
Howell
Ross
Mrr. Smith
Mr. Smith
Terrell
McWhorter
Major Callaway
Roza
Hoke Smith
Judge Hoss
Georgia
Qhargis
Damuduyion He Apm Died For At Patternfeeling
Amure Leaon
Sakaf
Samuels
Hoss
Titton
W. W Bank
Tom Watson and the Colored Vote in Politics
A historical excerpt presents Tom Watson endorsing measured support for the colored vote, urging rights by law and acknowledging the role of Black voters. It recounts Watson praising a Black donor, Eph White, and notes his nomination of Ephriam White to the state executive committee, with references to party dynamics and public reaction.
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Tom Watson
Watson
Eph White
Snead
The
Atlanta Journal
People's Party
Colonel Peek
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Mr. Watson
Mixed 8 Hour Battle and Rail News From August Reports
August items cover Walter Davy resignations at Seaboard and ty pographical union strike talks. Injuries to Prince Ibrahim in Beyrouth auto crash are noted alongside eight hour day gains and strike costs.
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Walter Devies
Norfolk
Colorado Springs
Col
Typographical Union
Sas
Sted
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Ir. Hoke Smith
A. M. Williams
South Georgia Conference
Tey
Crisp
Smit
Canton
Colonel Strickland
Strickland
Harmrick
Thore
Joral Smith
Manon
Rose
Prince Ibrahim
Paria Angoust
Mohamed Ibrahim
Beyre Wa Moer
Normandy
Hemane Ee
Middy
Jackson
Virgin
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